Nature in Art (9.30am)

Monday 15 April (8 Weeks)

9.30am to 12pm

Canterbury Community Precinct
2 Kendall St, Canterbury VIC 3126

$230 for term

Course Brief

Nature in Art is a painting class focussed on the realistic depiction of the natural world. Combining scientific observation, colour layering and multiple subject drawings or photographs, the goal is for students to develop their own style while producing an accurate representation of their natural subject.

Nature in Art students select their own project and work with Terry’s guidance to develop their painting techniques. The results are highly detailed depictions that capture the beauty of their subject.

This class is on-going and students vary in their level of painting experience, with some students having painted under Terry’s tuition for a number of years.

What you will learn

Learn how to use water colour techniques to illustrate the natural and botanical world.

 Terry will patiently guide you in developing your skills in observation and combining these with a range of painting techniques and colour mixing to produce realistic birds, native animals and plants in watercolour. 

What to bring

Students bring their own supplies to class based on their project requirements.

A list of recommended art supplies will be provided by the tutor.

Meet your tutor

Terry Napier

Terry Napier is a renowned wildlife and botanical artist and trained teacher who founded Nature in Art group in 1996. He is a long-time member of the Botanical Illustrators group at the Royal Botanical Gardens and has exhibited at their biannual ‘Art of Botanical Illustration’ Exhibition for most of its history. His paintings have found homes throughout Australia and in numerous overseas countries and are part of permanent collections in the State Library, RMIT University as the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Terry was awarded the Celia Rosser Medal in 2010 for his contribution to botanical art and teaching. 

Course gallery